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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and
is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths after lung
cancer. About 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
during his lifetime. About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer.
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in
the United States for 2014 are:
• About 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed
• About 29,480 men will die of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men
diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact,
more than 2.5 million men in the United States who have been
diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive
today.
Early detection may be an important tool in getting appropriate and
timely treatment.
What is the PSA test?
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by
cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of
PSA in a man’s blood. For this test, a blood sample is sent to a
laboratory for analysis.
What you can expect?
A PSA test is done by examining a blood sample in a lab. A nurse
or medical technician will use a needle to draw blood from a vein,
most likely in your arm.
What to do with your PSA test results?
Since the PSA is not always indicative of whether or not you
have cancer, you should take your results to your family practice
physician to determine your next steps. For men ages 60+ with
a PSA of 4 or greater and men under 60 with a PSA of 2.5 or
higher a DRE is recommended. However, because 6% of prostate
cancer diagnoses get prostate cancer with no elevated PSA we
encourage everyone to make an appointment with their family
physician or Urologist to have a DRE.
What is a DRE?
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a screening test available from
your doctor that allows them to check for cancer and other
health problems in the lower rectum, pelvis, and lower belly,
including prostate cancer in men.
Please allow four weeks before your test results arrive in
the mail. After four weeks, if you have not received your
results, please call (865) 684-2616.
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